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82,000 expected as Women's Rugby World Cup final sells out

82,000 expected as Women's Rugby World Cup final sells out

Summary

The Women's Rugby World Cup final has sold out at Twickenham Stadium, expecting a record crowd of 82,000 spectators. This match will surpass previous attendance records for women's rugby, highlighting the growing popularity of the sport.

Key Facts

  • The Women's Rugby World Cup final will take place at Twickenham Stadium, with all 82,000 seats sold.
  • The current largest crowd for a women’s rugby match was 58,498 at Twickenham during the 2023 Six Nations.
  • A significant increase in interest is noted, as 375,000 out of 470,000 total tickets for the tournament have been sold.
  • Previous Women's Rugby World Cup in New Zealand sold a third of these numbers.
  • The 2025 Rugby World Cup organizers expect the final to have the highest attendance in women's rugby history.
  • The last Women's Rugby World Cup hosted by England in 2010 had a maximum crowd of 13,000.
  • Recent matches, such as England vs Ireland and New Zealand at Twickenham, have drawn crowds over 40,000.
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